Traffic school training courses in Anchorage, AK (public, in-house or online)

The Air Traffic Control program prepares students for employment in air traffic control careers. Areas of study include; aviation weather, radar environment, air traffic control regulations, ATC training using UAA’s TOWER and RADAR simulators, and practice controlling airplanes in a lab, and tours of air traffic control facilities in Anchorage.

Students have the opportunity for internship programs with air traffic agencies. Students with no prior air traffic background should begin c...

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In this modern age of electronics, the internet, and global positioning systems, the idea that a police officer will have to get out of their squad car, walk to the middle of a busy intersection, and direct traffic seems a little outdated. Traffic control is somewhat of a lost art in the field of police work. Sometimes a quick reaction is needed to prevent a traffic jam or protect an accident scene; it’s necessary to have the skills to handle these situations effectively because lives and proper...

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Traffic flow theories aim to describe in a precise way the interactions between the vehicles, their operators and the roadway system. As such, these theories are an indispensable component for all models and tools that are being used in the design and operation of streets and highways. This course examines a number of theoretical approaches to traffic flow using a mathematical approach.



Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify th...

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This course gives the student an overview of the terms associated with signal timing; discusses the concepts of cycle length, split, offset, midblock friction, phase sequences, the signal timing process, and signal timing optimization; and looks at the types of actuated controllers, passage time, extension, and the coordination of actuated and pretimed controllers. It also discusses the development of timing plans, explores types of signal control (first generation control and advanced technique...

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Traffic Signal Systems Fundamentals are associated with one of the more dynamic technologies in traffic control devices. Focused on the various aspects of traffic signal operations, this course takes the student through all phases of the decision process, from the initial investigation for the need for a traffic signal to its installation, operation, and maintenance.



Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Describe the basic operation pr...

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